hangover noun [C] (ILLNESS) a feeling of illness after drinking too much alcohol: I had a terrible hangover the next morning. Also called a 'butcher' Adelaide and a 'glass' in Perth and Melbourne. Dont come the raw prawn with me!. on the project; I did everything myself. Also said as Sweet F*ck All. Spelt both with and without a hyphen: Croweater, Crow-eater. Meaning: (Noun) The Aussie slang rellie is a shortened version of relatives.. Literature, legends, and larrikins. Mexicans = Victorians are called Mexicans by people from Queensland and New South Wales, because Victoria is south of the border. . bushranger = A criminal of the 19th century who lived in the bush and robbed people, especially travelers. When youre feeling crook, youre either feeling unwell or angry. Goon. A flannelette shirt, a uniform of choice in Australia. tough as fencing wire = Someone or something that is very tough. Throw a few snags on the barbie and youll have happy guests. Mateship is a thing that we talk about a lot in Australia, and regardless of its usage elsewhere, there are aspects of "mate" and what it means to Australians that makes it a key part of what we consider to be . Drain the dragon? We fanged it out of there. carry on like a pork chop = Someone carrying on in an unduly agitated manner, e.g. 01. To leave, sometimes used to mean the person in question has disappeared with their tail between their legs. To bail is to cancel plans. [See the entries: couldnt raffle a chook in a pub, like a chook with its head cut off and may your chooks turn into emus and kick your dunny down.]. Derived from the taste of beer. Dont do that again, or Ill knock your block off. big smoke = The city (can be used to refer to any big city). sanger = A sandwich. Can also be spelt as cooee. This Australian slang phrase I believe is adapted from the French tout de suite. Western Australians. :) Great list though! This post forms part of my guide to visiting Australia for the first time. He looks a bit down in the mouth; hes about as happy as a bastard on Fathers Day. 2. couple of lamingtons short of a CWA meeting = Someone who is lacking in intelligence, someone who is a bit mentally slow, someone who is a bit slow on the uptake, e.g. [See the entry: drongo.]. Australian slang Many so called 'slang dictionaries' include words or sayings that are specific to only one area of Australia or use archaic slang that has fallen out of use. An umbrella. I wish it meant something more interesting like that! Meaning: (Noun) Tea is Aussie slang for dinner. It is not the drink a person has that is made of plant leaves. ugly tree = A negative reference to someones looks, e.g. was fired; got the sack), bullshit = A term which is used to refer to a lie, to something said that is disagreed with, or to a situation that is disagreed with), e.g. And so on. pissed to the eyeballs = Very drunk, e.g. Others sprung forth from our many Indigenous languages, or our extremely varied culture. Similar to buggered, knackered, shattered. bitumen = A tarred road; from the bitumen used on roads. Continue ReadingDownload Free PDF. 10. He took off like a brides nightie. The wine, a personal fave slang of mine to use for a happy hour. if someones car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, they might exclaim Bugger! The term is used in the same way as Damn! Overseas visitors should take note that the term bugger is distinct from the original meaning of the terms bugger and buggery, regarding anal intercourse. Would be another way to choose destination routes. Lets be friends! Predominately used in Sydney & Canberra. Hangover Sentence Examples Australia for the Australians! [The Bulletin, 2 July 1887]Australia for the Australians = A nationalist catch phrase, demanding sovereignty for the native Australians (the Australian-born). The sky is blue and what would you know anyway, because you are colour-blind. Okay. To get pissed off or very angry at someone or something. See: IAC list on Trove. Have a Captain Cook at this. Ankle biter A child. Bush telly "Bush. McDonalds is a popular fast-food chain found in all parts of the world. noggin = Head, e.g. bog in = Indulge freely; same as the expression dig in. The phrase bugger it means damn it. The stereotypical Aussie accent is considered to be ocker. Wilkes A Dictionary of Australian Colloquialisms, and found support for my contention in this part of his entry: Just avoid the gambling game. = A line from the chorus of the song Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again, by The Angels; in public performances, it is common practice for the crowd to follow the line by jumping in with the response No way, get fucked, fuck off!, chanted in tune with the music. See Choccy for how to use it in a sentence. It is then spun around and whoever it lands on has to have a drink, pouring it straight from the clothesline into their mouth. point the bone = To wish ill upon someone; from the practice of Aboriginal witch doctors, who would point a bone at someone in order to place a curse upon them. Example: Careful! Be quiet, or Ill hit you on the head). Referred to as a Shetland in WA. Master Australian slang! duck-shoving = To move things around, to jockey for position, or to evade responsibility. Example: Would ya mind opening the door, please? Thats a nice car youve got there; shes a beauty alright. wog = [1] Generally a person of Southern European or Mediterranean ethnicity, although it can also be applied to other non-Anglo European foreigners; usually derogatory, but sometimes used in a friendly manner. give something a try, e.g. The desert. cant be bothered = Dont feel like doing something, not in the mood to do something, cant be arsed, e.g. These are great! What do you think this is? blower = Telephone, e.g. Fair dinkum, thats what happened. The term contains an implied insult, by being a reference to the time when Tasmania was known as Van Diemens Land, when it was still taking in convicts from Britain (the island, discovered by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, was originally named after Anthony van Diemen). Basically a child who is so little they can only reach an adult's ankles. up the duff = Pregnant, e.g. BS = An abbreviation of the word bullshit (referring to a lie, to something said that is disagreed with, or to a situation that is disagreed with), e.g. hangover noun [C] (ILLNESS) a feeling of illness after drinking too much alcohol: I had a terrible hangover the next morning. This has led to the popular backyard game of goon of fortune, where the bag is removed from the box and pinned to the clothes line. To be naked. shell be right = Everything will be alright. Thanks for commenting, Laura! It's not quite an Aussie slang dictionary, but it will help you know what's the John Dory down-under. Unhinged . Don't get ahead of yourself, maintain a level head. Meaning: (Noun) Lollies, in Australian slang, is any form of sweet treat, unlike in other countries, wherein lollies are a shortened word for lollipops. Can be hyphenated, i.e. frog and toad = Rhyming slang for road, e.g. Ambo . Usually an expression of surprise, disgust or amazement. Example: we have the finest beaches here in Straya. A response when someone says thank you to you, similar to no problem. Really, really tired. a car driver sounding his horn a lot (the imputation being that the driver was acting like a child who had received a present for Christmas, who would play with it a lot, due to the excitement of having just received a new toy). To leave, or not turn up in the first place. For such a popular and comfy pair of shoes, the word, Underwear or panties. decko = To look, e.g. Derived from combining 'schooner' and 'middy'. chuck a sickie = To have a day off work, claiming to be sick whilst not being ill at all (falsely claiming sick leave). ARSE: 2 Equivalent to tail (U.S.): sexual access to women; THE GOOD FORTUNE this implies. Similar to cactus. Chunder - Vomit. Cobber - A very good friend. blow-in = An uninvited newcomer, a recent arrival, someone who is not really a part of the group; the term is usually derogative, being a reference to something that has just been blown in by the wind; e.g. Derives from the notion that men in Australia grew up tall and thin. Weve never heard of a slippery dip Sounds more like what we call going commando.. Pregnant. hangover: [noun] something (such as a surviving custom) that remains from what is past. Read on for an introduction to Australian phrases. Never heard of Baz being short hand for Brian before Barry, all the time. Once again, were a continent and people do have different accents, depending on where you hail from, a point I find myself arguing ALL THE TIME. This means there are 19 expressions identified as Australian, plus the two rhyming slang expressions- actually another of the 19 ( cheese and kisses "missus") is rhyming slang too, but not identified as such. In this page you can discover 16 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for hangover, like: sobriety, aftereffects, drunkenness, morning-after, crapulence, illness, hang over, headache, aftereffect, holdover and letdown. Are you fair dinkum? (i.e. Get passed over for a promotion? I am trying to do exactly the same for my new blog except the inverse! A short of Do you reckon?, an Australian slang equivalent for Do you think?. not much chop = Not very good, e.g. Are you for real?). Grant Hervey We believe in a fair go around here; also used as a form of protest, e.g. someone in the family), e.g. Thanks for fixing my car, good onya! Can also be used in a sarcastic manner, e.g. The Australian bush, but is also used to refer to anywhere rural, ie to go out bush. go walkabout = To disappear, to go off somewhere, especially unexpectedly. Similar to the phrase Up shit creek without a paddle. buy back the farm = To have Australian resources under Australian ownership; the farm referring to Australia. Russell Crowe tests his knowledge of Aussie and Kiwi slang. Mary Gilmore Business, ie None of your bizzo. Not sure. Gods own country = A reference to Australia, or parts thereof, as a paradise on earth. I am ignorant of that usage for arsey. a stubbie short of a six pack = Someone who is lacking in intelligence, someone who is a bit mentally slow, someone who is a bit slow on the uptake, e.g. dead-set. She bangs like a dunny door. Put them in your hamper now. Hes got a real down on him for smashing his car; also rendered as a downer. The term comes from a fair day's work with the word dinkum being added by workers on Australian goldfieldsdin kum comes from the translation of true gold in one of the Chinese dialects that was spoken there. Genuinely Australian words such as bush are only used by locals and are not that common outside the country. . Just gonna check Facey and see whose birthdays are coming up. Popular Nicknames and Slang for Alcohol The following are the most popular terms, slangs, and other words for Alcohol: Brew Mostly for Beer. how about doogs every kid playdem in the fifties n sixties called marbles as doogs or lets play a game of doogs. Would you like a googy egg? (can also be spelt googie egg). We were all offered some free apples, but he got there first, and picked the eyes out; in early usage from the squattocracys practice of picking out the best bits of land, leaving only less worthy land for the rest; possibly from animals picking out the eyes of a dead animal as the best and juiciest part. Ive just done a 12 hour shift, and Im completely buggered. They wear sunnies with their cozzies, while cooking a barbie in the arvo. Example: You wont succeed in life if you continue to be a bludger! Sometimes abbreviated as dig. Im going to the bottle shop to get some grog. An Australian version of a redneck, associated with cheap tattoos, bad teeth and atrocious style of clothing. Facebook. a hangover cure See also SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Drinking alcohol abstinence abstinence-only after hours idiom bar-hop barhopping drinker drinking drinking game drinking-up time drown To pronounce this properly, the words oo and roo should both rhyme with boo, do, or you. And yes so true. Win a trip to Sydney for Australia Day 2024. something remaining behind from a former period or state of affairs. Not the other meaning. Musician, singer, instrumentalist or sound engineer. From "bugger all" to "jandals," the Australian New Zealander takes you through some "sweet as" phrases from down under. Fifty of something, mostly as a reference to money. ankle biters = Young children. This word is another popular Aussie slang today. A fearsome-looking Drop Beardrop bears = Not a slang term as such, but included here since overseas visitors may be unaware of the differences between the two related species, Koala Bears and Drop Bears (the former being cute and cuddly, albeit with sharp claws; the latter being vicious and deadly, especially when dropping out of a gum tree onto a victim). I've been flat chat. She was rapt as she had always wanted to go on a Backstreet Boys cruise., To state an agreement with someone, youd simply answer I reckon youre right., To indicate that something is good, ie You little ripper!, To arrive. go like the clappers = To move at high speed. A popular swear in Australia for someone whos a bit of a wanker. booze artist = Someone who drinks a lot of alcoholic drinks, especially beer. may your chooks turn into emus and kick your dunny down = A phrase expressing ill-will, e.g. couldnt raffle a chook in a pub = Referring to someone who is incompetent. Vandemonians = Tasmanians. pick the eyes out = To acquire the best parts of something, e.g. togs. knackered = Very tired, exhausted. someone who doesnt work very hard, or doesnt work at all. Abo = Abbreviation of Aboriginal; not necessarily intended as a derogatory term, but in modern times it is now almost always regarded as derogatory, even if not intended as such. Damn, my lawn mowers buggered; Im gunna have to get it fixed. Someone who is very skinny or has no hips. Im flat out at work today. The universal Australian abbreviation of 'bottle shop', a purveyor of alcoholic beverages; what a Pom (Englishman) would call an off-licence or a Yank (American) would call a liquor store. boat race = Rhyming slang for face (can be abbreviated as boat). a few sangers short of a barbie = [See the entry: a few sandwiches short of a picnic.]. This word is one of the most common Australian slang words used as an insult. Bananaland = Queensland, so-named as a lot of bananas are grown in that state, being located in the tropical north of Australia. Breakfast. Thanx Youre a bit of a silly duffer, arent you? Possibly derived from an unproductive or worthless mine, termed a duffer. Shes got a bun in the oven; the babys due in three months), although the latter phrase is apparently British in origin. Find another word for hangover. Not slang as such, but a well-known part of Australian pub culture. apples = Shell be apples, Its apples, or Everythings apples. We think the likely answer to this clue is TWO-POT SCREAMER. Total street cred on your behalf, I reckon! Possibly derived from arc welding, whereby sparks fly out (sparks flying refers to an argument or fight). = A young, obnoxious personparticularly someone who drives like a jackass, doing burnouts, donuts, and speeding, = Elevator (what, were these people colonized by the Brits or something). lol . Barbeque. Similar to oo roo. Football. Bullamakanka = Somewhere very far away. booze bus = A police van, used as a mobile breath-testing station (for police to determine if a drivers blood alcohol level is over the legal limit). About east. I will never dine at Red Rooster again.. Im going to see the relos at Christmas. Shes such a mole., A response to someone asking a request of someone else. put the bite on = To ask someone for money, e.g. Similar to Take a hike. sweet as = Awesome, fantastic, really good, terrific, e.g. He was skiting about how good he is at footy. Whoever complied this list has never been north of Victoria.. so much great stuff not included, this needs a complete overhaul. he smoked his durry outside, hurry for your durry. bolshie = Someone who is perceived as being very left-wing; an abbreviation from the Russian Bolsheviks (communists), e.g. choof off = To depart, usually (but not always) said in a friendly manner, e.g. awkward as a Chow on a bike = Acting in an awkward manner; from a negative reference to a Chinese person on a bike. Rarely used nowadays. That blokes a bit odd; hes a stubbie short of a six pack. You can borrow my hammer; but, remember, its a boomerang. Although, the variation probably dates back further than that, as part of verbal culture. bundle = A lot of money, a bundle of money, e.g. Thats bullshit, you filthy liar!, You reckon Fred Nerk is the best footballer ever? Use tab to navigate through the menu items. I havent yet proceeded very far down the list here, but I have a comment about arsey. Here's the full list . Mild admonishment. Below, we provided 60 Australian slang words that will help you express yourself like a true Australian. doco = A documentary (usually refers to one on television). Aussie Salute - Wave to scare the flies Avo - Avocado Bail - To cancel plans. A divvy vandivvy van = Divisional van; a police vehicle, based upon a utility vehicle design, with a lockable rear section, used to transport prisoners (sometimes referred to as a paddy wagon); can also be spelt as divvie van. Can also be used in a general sense when speaking to someone, e.g. Good onya is a job well done and a saying in reaction to being told something. Meaning: (Expression) The term No wuckas is Aussie slang for no worries.. Stories, songs, and sages. Hes a dead-set drongo. Exercise shoes also can be called joggers. Bondi tram = To depart very quickly, to move fast. Similar to the phrase Dont get your panties in a twist. Cup, The = The Melbourne Cup; the famous horse race conducted every first Tuesday in November. get out of here = An expression of disbelief, e.g. dial = A persons face; derives from the face of a clock, which is called a dial. To be pooped. buggered = [1] Broken down, not working, e.g. (my emphases). If your brains were dynamite they wouldnt part your hair = Derogatory phrase, inferring that someone is not very smart. no worries is so pervasive, I dont even notice that anymore. Slang for Getting Drunk There are quite a few funny phrases for the act of getting drunk. Although thats not my intended meaning when I get home, collapse on the couch and announce that Im rooted I can assure you of that! Apple Isle = Tasmania. Addy is a kind hearted sassy girl.She usually will fight in a argument if she believes she is right even when she might not be. not worth a cracker = Something that is worthless, or close to worthless; may come from the worth of a cracker (biscuit), but possibly from the term cracker that denoted a clapped-out or near-worthless cow or sheep. The far north of the country the Northern Territory. havent got a brass razoo = Being poor; a reference to a (non-existent) worthless coin, e.g. Meaning: (Phrase) The phrase a cold one is an Aussie slang phrase for beer. Ideal for camping. Do you mind helping me? He donged him on the head. The term derives from the employment of Chinese as non-union labour and strike-breakers (i.e. Well, drink Bonox!. Hi Sharon! He bailed on your birthday party last year too. bathers = Swimming costume; also known as a cossie (short for costume:, i.e. A country dunnydunny = Toilet (bog, crapper, loo, shitter, water closet). I.e. Baz is definitely Barry! ), RELATED: 40 WEIRD FACTS ABOUT AUSTRALIA. Take the Aussie Slang Quiz! Derived from the term Cabbage State, referring to the state of Victoria; the term infers that, because the state is quite small (compared to the other states of Australia), Victoria is about the size of a cabbage garden. Similar to faffing around. Can also be used in a general sense when speaking to someone, e.g. Out of a Cornflakes packet? Short for biscuit, a.k.a. thong = Open-toed footwear, designed to be used in hot weather, especially at the beach. Fremantle Doctor = The cool breeze that blows in to Fremantle and Perth in the evenings. The expression of words in an Australian accent is known as "Strine" (which is how many Aussies say the word "Australian"). gutless wonder = A coward, i.e. Very drunk. This is part of the Australia tradition of giving various names an o suffix, e.g. Also used to refer to real Australians, e.g. Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). Comes from bush tucker which is food such as bugs from the outback. ), instead of referring to all Asians in general; this differs to the UK usage of the term, where Asian usually refers to someone of Central Asian ethnicity (from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, etc.). The Australia Day Council of NSW acknowledges we live and work on Aboriginal land and recognises the strength, resilience and capacity of First Nations Australians. bodgy = Something of dubious worth, e.g. Im as dry as a nuns nasty; based upon a disrespectful reference to a nuns private parts from lack of sexual activity. Dont lick your fingers. gday cobber = Another way to say Hello mate or Good day to you, my friend. full as a goog = Full up, eaten to ones limit, eaten too much, e.g. 1 Thanks for clarifying to "unimpressed". B&S = Bachelors and Spinsters; being a reference to a Bachelors and Spinsters Ball, a dance party arranged for single people, or humourously referring to a gathering that is said to look like one. Come with us, were goin down the boozer. faffing around = Wasting time, dawdling, mucking about, doing little of nothing. #SpoonTip: the drinking age in Australia is 18. Example: Gday mate! oo roo = Goodbye. Put simply, it means hello and is short for good day. Also referred to as. its all over Red Rover = Indicating the finish of something, e.g. Used in the rhyming parody prayer for dinnertime, Two, four, six, eight; bog in, dont wait. Kookaburra grog = Alcohol, an alcoholic drink, e.g. It will be live on television. She bottled her boyfriend in a spat, He seems really angry, it looks like hes going to bottle someone. Chuck us the stick over here, Hey, chuck us a can of beer, would ya?. A over T =Arse over tits, i.e. She just went out to the bush and will return tomorrow. Yeah? the movie theatre was chockablock, there were no empty seats left, the train was chockers, so no more passengers could get in. Chuck a sickie - Pretend you're sick to get a day off work. clocked = To have hit someone, e.g. Example: Im pissed off by how you treated me last night! Aussie Slang Words Poster. A can of beer. There is also Dont be a Billy. ( give us a go). bees dick = Something very small, or used as an indication of a short distance or a close call, e.g. dirty on = To be unhappy with someone, e.g. Meaning: (Noun) A dag, in Aussie slang, is a geek or a nerd. When you're swimming at the beach, 'going in' can mean going back to the shore and getting out of the water. Of course, it may well be that the variation has no connection with Strachan, and that it was just a rhyming variation of the original phrase somewhat similar in style to Hello Jack, hows your back?, And then there is Spew-manti the usual reference for the cheap alcoholic bubbly Asti-Spumante of the 1970s, What does Dont be an Uncle Willy mean please? Meaning: (Noun) Arvo is Australian slang or an abbreviation for the word afternoon.. Make sure you update your car rego for the next year., Relatives. flat chat = Very fast or very hard, e.g. Singular: Skip. av a go = Strine for Have a go, i.e. get your end in = To have sexual intercourse. Coathanger, the - Sydney Harbour Bridge. Translation: I've been very busy Alternatives: "I've been flat out like a lizard drinking" or "I've been busy as a one-legged man in an arse-kicking contest." Budgie smugglers. You, in plural form. do = To bash or fight someone, e.g. . When that idiot crashed into my car, I was spewin. Hes feeling pretty blue at the moment. Here are 100 popular Australian slang words, terms and sayings to sound like a local during your next trip in Down Under. This Australian slang phrase is pretty much our national catchphrase. Devastated. rough as guts = Someone who appears to be uncouth, uncultured, and lacking social refinement, e.g. Hi, what about stick your beak in or nosey parker and knackers & knackered, One correction and one addition annoyed, irked. bludger = Someone who bludges; i.e. Have a decko at that!. Meaning: (Noun) In Australia, the term swag is a roll up single bed. Meaning: (Phrase) The term bloody oath is one of the most used Australian slang phrases because it means very true. It is used by everyone when they agree with someone. he did the dirty on her; similar to filthy on. Chuck a spaz - To lose your temper. 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